Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic LX10

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic LX10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the FZ100 (14MP) and LX10 (20MP) and the FZ100 (1/2.3") and LX10 (1") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The FZ100 was brought out 7 years prior to the LX10 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic LX10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the FZ100 matches up versus the LX10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ100 Gallery and Panasonic LX10 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ100 comes with physical measurements of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LX10 has sizing of 106mm x 60mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") having a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic LX10 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the FZ100 compared to the LX10.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ100 and LX10 is 67 and 88 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out specifications. The picture underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ100 and LX10.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FZ100 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Panasonic LX10 will show extra detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged FZ100 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.